Editor, theatre director & writer, college professor, nonprofit manage

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EPIC BIBLE COLLEGE- formerly Trinity Life Bible College, Sacramento, CA

**** – Present

Professor, Academic Advisor, Dean of Women, and Chair of General Education

Duties include teaching English, Theatre, and Fine Arts classes, advising students on academic strategies and goals, mentor and unofficial counselor for female student body, oversee structure of General Education Department, public relations as needed. Created a media arts track and new classes in the areas of theatre, media technology, film studies, and Fine Arts. Managed students in organizing an art show featuring the works of local artists. Lead educational tours to Europe. Organized community outreaches, including participation in annual “News10’s Coats for Kids” drive, donation drive for W.E.A.V.E., clothing drive for students and the Union Gospel Mission, and the Angel Tree gift project.

SKILL SET: writing, editing, newsletter layout, blogging, chairing committees, research, various computer software, meeting deadlines.

Supervisors: Ronald Harden, President; and, Greg Hartley, PhD, Vice-President Academics.

FreeFall Stage, Folsom CA

2011 – Present

Board member, writer, director, set designer, costume designer and fund raising coordinator.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Fair Oaks, CA 1997 - 2003

Director of Drama

Responsible for all aspects of multiple stage productions; including adapting, scripting and directing He Did This Just For You, based on the book by Max Lucado. Supervisor: Laurice Freeman, Worship Pastor.

FREELANCE VIDEO WRITER AND PRODUCER, Sacramento, CA 1996 - 2003

THE SACRAMENTO PARKS FOUNDATION 1997 - 1999

President

First President of a six district cooperative; Established five year plan, devised public relations strategy, and designed brochure.

KCSO - TV19, Modesto, CA 1993 - 1996

Programming Director and Producer

Duties included creation & editing of promotional spots, and commercial advertisements. Produce various television programs including community affairs programs. As Programming Director, oversaw on-air operations and prepared FCC quarterly community service report. Supervisor: Sharon Sepulveda.

KCSO - TV19, Modesto, CA 1991 - 1992

English Operations Manager

Above duties plus production of industrial & music videos including field camera operation, editing & writing. Supervisor: Sharon Sepulveda.

KFCB - TV42, Concord, CA 1987 - 1991

Producer & writer

Produced and wrote for "File On…," a 'live' panel discussion program. Producer, writer, and editor for promos, segments and interviews. Associate producer for "Coast To Coast," a talk, interview program. Duties include writing copy & press releases, and researching and producing special topic programs. Supervisor: Debbie Fraiser.

KCSO - TV19, Modesto, CA 1987 - 1988

Assistant Director

Duties included directing, switching, tape operation, character generator operator, camera and editing. Supervisor: Christopher Holt.

THE FANTASY THEATRE, Sacramento, CA 1987

Managing Director

Duties included public relations, promotions, and booking. Supervisor: Timothy Busfield.

MUSIC CIRCUS, Sacramento, CA 1986

Head Dresser

Organized costume changes for six-show summer stock season. Supervised three to seven assistant dressers. Supervisor: Richard Lewis.

LAMB'S THEATRE, New York, New York 1986

Secretarial & Production Assistant - internship

Assisted Executive Director of this Off-Broadway, New York City theatre in all areas of business and production; including planning a three day university seminar; plus, writing the "critic's review" and coordinating production for “Nancy Marsh On Broadway”, a musical review. Supervisor: Carolyn Rossi Copeland.

REGENT UNIVERSITY, Virginia Beach, VA 1984 - 1986

Graduate Assistant

Performed secretarial duties and research for four professors in the School of Communication. Assisted in planning course work, composing correspondence. Planned 1985 tour of CBNU Players, a repertory acting troupe.

Student Production Coordinator

Managed publicity, set up house management, assisted director, costume design and set construction for stage play, Improvisation On A Theme From Samuel.

Co-Producer - "Dreams Die," a half-hour, television drama.

Secretarial Assistant- Performed secretarial duties for the Library Dedication Committee.

MUSIC CIRCUS, Sacramento, CA 1980

Theatrical Intern

Included wardrobe and costuming assistant for summer stock season and acting in Okalahoma. Supervisor: Kim Mauritz.

Honors and Awards

1990 - ANGEL AWARD for Coast To Coast program “The Ethics of Reproductive Technology.”

2019 – Elly Award Nomination, Best Adaptated Play: The Mysterious Affair at Styles

2015 - Elly Award Nomination, Best Adaptated Play: The Canterville Ghost

2013 – Elly Award Nomination, Best Adaptated Play: Shakespeare Measure for Measure

1995 - Special Recognition from Californians for Drug-Free Youth for producing and

writing their promotional video

1992 - Special Recognition from Hillview Junior High Choir for producing and directing

their anti-substance abuse music video.

1991 - American Legion Auxiliary Award of Merit, for Coast To Coast program on

Domestic Violence.

1985 - Armenian Students Association Scholarship/Grant

1982 - Best Actress, Southern California College

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Apple and PC computer experience including Powerpoint & Microsoft Excel

• Video Editing and Character Generation

• Basic graphic formatting and layout for print, web pages & yearbook

• 65 words per minute word processing

* Voice over talent

• Scriptwriting, acting, set design, costume coordination, speciality makeup

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, magna cum laude, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Communication: Major – Theater, Minor - Television

Bachelor of Arts, Vanguard University (Southern California College), Costa Mesa, California

Communication: Major – Theater, Minor - Music

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